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Adrenocortical oncocytic neoplasm presenting with Cushing's syndrome: a case report

Oncocytic tumors originating from the adrenal cortex are extremely rare. To date, only 46 cases have been reported, and include 24 oncocytomas, 6...

As Use of Herbal Remedies Soars, Patients Taking These and Cardiovascular Medications May be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous, Potentially Life-Threatening Interactions

"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...

Diabetic fetopathy associated with bilateral adrenal hyperplasia and ambiguous genitalia: a case report

Introduction It is well known that maternal diabetes, type 1 or type 2 including gestational diabetes, increase the risk of congenital malformations...

Laparoscopic resection of a primary hydatid cyst of the adrenal

Background Echinococcosis in humans is a zoonotic infection caused by larval stages of cestode species of the Echinococcus genus [1]. The cystic...

Mayo Clinic Tests Non-Incision, Endoscopic Ulcer Repair

"Laparoscopic surgery for this condition is only 80 percent successful for a variety of reasons," says Juliane Bingener, M.D., senior author on...

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